All the numbers show why the University of Northern Colorado football team is 0-7

It only takes simple addition and subtraction to figure out why the University of Northern Colorado football team is 0-7 this season.

Throw 12 into the mix.

On Thursday, 12 players were suspended for Saturday’s noon game against Northern Arizona University at Nottingham Field for breaking curfew last week on a road trip to Portland State University.

The athletic department has refused to release the names of the players who are suspended, but the fact that it’s 12 can play tricks with depth charts, substitution patterns and special teams, where some players receive their only playing time.

The rest of the numbers — those attributed to what happens on the field — add up to tell the Bears’ story — some good, some not so good and some pretty bad — in the 13-team Big Sky Conference.

First, the good news:

Passing offense: UNC’s average of 290.1 passing yards per game is second best in the BSC to UC Davis.

Punting: UNC punters have averaged 39.0 yards per punt, second best to Northern Arizona University.

Extra-point kicks: The Bears, along with five other BSC teams, haven’t missed one yet. They’re 16 for 16.

Onside kicks: The Bears are 2 for 5, second best in the BSC.

Now, some numbers the Bears would just as soon forget.

Scoring offense: Dead last with an average of 22.6 points per game.

Scoring defense: Giving up an average of 36.4 points per game has the Bears ranked 10th.

Total offense: Despite their solid passing numbers, the Bears are 10th in total offense with an average of 369.3 yards per game.

Total defense: Giving up 440.1 yards per game leaves UNC as the ninth worst defense in the conference.

Rushing offense: How about a lack thereof? UNC’s average of 79.1 yards per game is last.

Rushing defense: At 193.1 yards per game, the Bears are eighth.

Passing defense: Opponents throw for an average of 247.0 yards per game, ranking UNC 10th.